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Y173 GCA

2001 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,335 mi
Last recorded12,335 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox10,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYq 50 Aerox
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 12,335 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2006 7,019 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 6,968 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 1,618 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 559
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 504
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 169
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 133
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Y173 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 10,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 559 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y173 GCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y173 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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